• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

 

Recent content by DutchmanZ

  1. DutchmanZ

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Test fit the 395s and MRAP wheels today. MV Parts adapters worked great!
  2. DutchmanZ

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Well, I found out the steering shaft is 7/8”-20 thread …. And it’s not a normally stocked size. I tried to change the steering wheel to an 18” version and my makeshift puller that I had pushing against the nut actually crushed the threads on one side. It worked perfectly on the 53 but this one...
  3. DutchmanZ

    Bobbed deuce project progress.

    The new deuce is progressing well enough to get it prepped to bob. I got the M105 trailer disassembled earlier this week. Today I decided to work on getting the bed loose. It actually went way better than I thought it would. All the bolts came right out. 2 forklifts picked it up and I drove the...
  4. DutchmanZ

    Replacement mirror

    I found a great replacement mirror head for my busted up side mirrors. I don’t have the west coast style but I think these actually look better for a soon to be bobbed deuce. They were a cheap replacement from Amazon but are stainless.
  5. DutchmanZ

    M35A2 idle surge.

    Update… I got the new in tank pump swapped into the freshly cleaned fuel tank. Replaced all 3 fuel filters last week so it was just a matter of fresh fuel and bleeding the filters this weekend. I got it to start but still only on ether. Drove it up to the shop and installed the freshly cleaned...
  6. DutchmanZ

    A couple of M35a2 design and history questions

    No worries! It’s more work but I think I’ll still switch them based on what I’ve seen. Thank you for the info. Plus, I plan to drive the A2 more so the bigger window would be nice.
  7. DutchmanZ

    A couple of M35a2 design and history questions

    Barrman, I know it’s an old thread but I know you’re still active. What can you tell me about the early hard tops? I have a 53 M35 REO gasser with a 1968 manufactured hard top that has the sliding rear window. I also have a 78 M35A2C with a hardtop that has the smaller solid rear window. I...
  8. DutchmanZ

    A little PM this week on the M35

    What started as a transmission swap from the old 3052 to the 3053A turned into a full clutch, pressure plate and flywheel machined job. Since I was waiting on parts I figured I’d fix the rear seal leak. Well…. On the REO 331 you have to pull the oil pan to remove the rear seal carrier. So then...
  9. DutchmanZ

    M35A2 idle surge.

    I followed you but it ran without the surge Sunday afternoon and then died so I wasn’t able to see if the fuel control was moving and causing the issue. Once I get it running again I’ll have to reassess. Thanks for the suggestion!
  10. DutchmanZ

    M35A2 idle surge.

    Yes, the fuel control was stuck. I got back to the shop today. The deuce started (with ether) and idled perfectly. It ran for about 45 seconds, slowed down and then died. I worked on the in tank pump which was bypassed with an inline pump. The connection was corroded and fuse missing in the...
  11. DutchmanZ

    M35A2 idle surge.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/a1If62nAXwU?si=GicXEqXnl0m2MOjR This is what it does once it starts. It’s not happy but I feel it’s worth putting money into at this point. I didn’t even know if the engine was sound but it was making air and oil pressure.
  12. DutchmanZ

    M35A2 idle surge.

    Cattlerepairman, It won’t start without ether so I guess I’ll call that hard starting. I didn’t mention that I just purchased it last week. It’s still partially disassembled (fan, rad and grille are off) from when the IP work was done those 6ish years ago, so I’ve only ran it twice for 30 sec or...
  13. DutchmanZ

    M35A2 idle surge.

    In addition to my 1953 M35 gasser, I now own a 1978 M35A2C. The story is it sat 6 or 7 years after it drove to where it was sitting. The PO said it sat a few weeks and then wouldn’t start. He had the IP off and replaced the hydraulic head because it was stuck. Once it started it had a huge idle...
  14. DutchmanZ

    Mulemac01 M275 2 1/2 ton Gas truck tractor ON-GOING restoration and rebuild tread.

    What pressure plate did you end up using? I have a replacement disc but cant source the pressure plate for my M35 gasser. Hopefully you are still getting notifications for the thread.
  15. DutchmanZ

    Gasser Deuce top speed?

    I remember the VW days too. I completely agree with you on all of that. When people ask my opinion of the K&N filter, my usual response is, “If it allows more airflow, it’s because it’s not filtering as much”. Simple as that. My deuce won’t see more than probably 250 miles a year (if that) so...
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!

I've Disabled AdBlock
No Thanks